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Supporting the Catholic Church has been a hallmark of the Knights of Columbus since its founding in 1882. From funding the restoration of the facade of St. Peter's Basilica in Rome to operating an usher ministry at a local parish, the Knights of Columbus serves the Church in countless ways. Annually, the Order raises and distributes more than $45 million to Church groups in support of programs at the local, national and international levels. Local Knights and their families donate more than 25 million hours of volunteer time to the Church each year.
Vatican Support
The Knights of Columbus provides support for the Catholic Church in many ways, including the funding of many important Vatican projects.
Church Loan
For more than a century, the Knights of Columbus has provided financing for church development projects.
Support of Vocations
Supporting vocations to the priesthood and religious life is a top priority of the Knights of Columbus.
Articles
The cornerstone of the work of the Knights is allegiance to the Catholic Church and its mission. Millions of dollars are donated to the Church at all levels, and millions of hours of volunteer time are given.
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